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Medical Scientist (MSL) Liver Diseases (m/f/d) – North-East, (Hamburg, Berlin, Dresden)

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Gilead Sciences

Sep 20, 2024

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Science
    Healthcare
  • Hamburg
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AI generated summary

  • You must have an advanced scientific degree, MSL experience preferred, strong communication skills in German and English, and knowledge in liver diseases or related fields.
  • You will engage with healthcare stakeholders, organize educational events, gather medical insights, support clinical studies, develop materials, and foster relationships with key opinion leaders.

Requirements

  • Advanced scientific degree (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc)
  • Previous experience as a Medical Scientist/Medical Science Liaison is preferred
  • Ability to embrace Gilead’s patient-centric values, including highest ethical and compliance standards
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English
  • Excellent organizational skills including attention to detail and prioritization
  • Scientific and/or clinical knowledge in LVD/Infectious Diseases/Virology/immunology will be beneficial.
  • The MS must be fully cognizant of all relevant scientific data.
  • Must also be cognizant of regulatory requirements for field-based personnel. Must be committed to continuing education to maintain knowledge base.
  • Must have the ability to work as a member of several teams that may overlap such as national MS team, regional sales team, national accounts, and others.
  • Utilizes scientific resources for impactful presentations in a variety of different settings.
  • Experience in preparing and delivering presentations is required.
  • Resilient profile with the ability to deliver in an ambiguous environment
  • Ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders to achieve the objective
  • Curious with learning agility
  • Organised with systematic approach to prioritisation
  • Process orientated to achieve the business objective

Responsibilities

  • Proactive and reactive medical-scientific communication and education to physicians and other healthcare stakeholders in the field. This may include the organisation of local educational events.
  • Understand the medical landscape in the assigned therapeutic area(s) and continuously gather insights from clinicians and researchers to inform the medical strategy. This may include the organisation of advisory board meetings.
  • Development and implementation of an individual plan of action for the region.
  • Identify and work with regional and national experts on various projects and other activities.
  • Assists with Gilead clinical and real-world evidence studies, which includes collaboration with investigators and other personnel.
  • Utilises scientific resources to deliver impactful presentations in a variety of different settings.
  • Contributes to the development of educational materials such as slide decks.
  • Travels to appointments, meetings, and conferences on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice.
  • Presents scientific and clinical data internally and externally.
  • Establishes strong relationships with opinion leaders, clinical investigators and providers at academic and non-academic settings.
  • Assists with site selection for both phase 4 and other clinical trials.
  • Anticipates obstacles and difficulties that may arise in the field and resolves them in a collaborative manner.
  • The MS works collaboratively with Gilead personnel in Sales, Marketing, Clinical Research, Global Safety and Medical Information.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Medical Scientist (MSL) Liver Diseases (m/f/d) – North-East, covering regions such as Hamburg, Berlin, and Dresden.

What qualifications are required for this position?

An advanced scientific degree (e.g. MD, PharmD, PhD, MSc) is required, and previous experience as a Medical Scientist or Medical Science Liaison is preferred.

What are the essential duties for this role?

Essential duties include proactive medical-scientific communication, understanding the medical landscape, developing individual action plans, and collaborating with clinical investigators and healthcare stakeholders.

Is knowledge of liver diseases required for this position?

Yes, scientific and/or clinical knowledge in Liver Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Virology, or Immunology will be beneficial for this role.

What languages are required for effective communication in this position?

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both German and English are required.

Will there be travel involved in this role?

Yes, travel to appointments, meetings, and conferences will be required on a frequent and regular basis, occasionally with short notice.

What are the desired personal qualities for candidates?

Candidates should possess resilience in ambiguous environments, the ability to engage and manage multiple stakeholders, curiosity, organizational skills, and a process-oriented mindset.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, candidates must be committed to continuing education to maintain their knowledge base, and the role offers opportunities to work collaboratively within various teams.

How does Gilead ensure a non-discriminatory hiring process?

Gilead has a policy that recruits and employs the most qualified persons without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, in compliance with applicable laws.

Where can current Gilead employees apply for this job?

Current Gilead employees can apply for this job by logging onto their Internal Career Site.

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